Lex Gainsbury(@LexGainsbury) 's Twitter Profileg
Lex Gainsbury

@LexGainsbury

Public health, children, young people and families.Owner of enormous and very lovely 🐶 and mum of 2 less big & mostly lovely 🧒🧒. Feminist. All views my own.

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World Health Organization (WHO)(@WHO) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured

As the United Nations's agency responsible for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemns Israel's repeated orders for the evacuation of 22 hospitals treating…

Evacuation orders by Israel to hospitals in northern Gaza are a death sentence for the sick and injured As the @UN's agency responsible for public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemns Israel's repeated orders for the evacuation of 22 hospitals treating…
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Lex Gainsbury(@LexGainsbury) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Do we need a name for the days preceeding IWD where we 'celebrate' companies falling foul of the gender pay gap bot... now what would we call that.... 😫

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Bevan Commission(@BevanCommission) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we launch the ‘Bevan Young Future Thinkers Award’. We are inviting primary & secondary schools across Wales to showcase their exemplary health and wellbeing initiatives, developed by both pupils and teachers. Public Health Wales Welsh Government Health and Social Care Welsh Government Education

Today we launch the ‘Bevan Young Future Thinkers Award’. We are inviting primary & secondary schools across Wales to showcase their exemplary health and wellbeing initiatives, developed by both pupils and teachers. @PublicHealthW @WGHealthandCare @WG_Education
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Lex Gainsbury(@LexGainsbury) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“twice as many children – 4.2 million – live in poverty compared with older people, who have seen their generation’s poverty levels fall by around half”... theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Chris Steffanoni(@chris_steff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There is no secret recipe for good health.
Public health researchers have been studying what makes us sick for decades.

Here are the top 10 evidence-based tips for good health from the public health team at the University of Bristol.

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UKHSA South West(@UKHSA_SouthWest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you’re going to uni for the first time or returning for a new year, make sure you know the symptoms of & , and what to do if you or a mate are showing signs of these.

Don’t assume it’s just a hangover or fresher’s flu – if you’re unsure, call 111.

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Going to university?

Make sure you're up to date with your , and vaccines, to protect yourself against a number of highly infectious diseases.

For more information, visit: nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

Going to university? Make sure you're up to date with your #MenACWY, #MMR and #COVID vaccines, to protect yourself against a number of highly infectious diseases. For more information, visit: nhs.uk/conditions/vac…
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Safe abortion care is essential to protect the health of women & girls everywhere.
Removing access to care will put more women & girls at risk of illegal abortions and the consequent safety issues that would bring bit.ly/3kA2Z1P

Safe abortion care is essential to protect the health of women & girls everywhere. Removing access to #abortion care will put more women & girls at risk of illegal abortions and the consequent safety issues that would bring bit.ly/3kA2Z1P
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Refuge(@RefugeCharity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our message to survivors of domestic abuse tonight is clear: if you need support, Refuge is here for you, round the clock. We will believe you and we will support you. You are not alone.

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ChYMe(@ChYMe_Exe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Let us know what you think the priorities should be in education for trauma-experienced children. Click the link below or scan the QR code to take part:
exeter.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/education-rp

Let us know what you think the priorities should be in education for trauma-experienced children. Click the link below or scan the QR code to take part: exeter.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/education-rp
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UK Health Security Agency(@UKHSA) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Heading back to uni for the summer term? 👩‍🎓

If you've missed any of your , or jabs, get in touch with your local or uni GP surgery as soon as you can.
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nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

Heading back to uni for the summer term? 👩‍🎓 If you've missed any of your #MMR, #MenACWY or #COVID19 jabs, get in touch with your local or uni GP surgery as soon as you can. #GetVaccinated 💉 nhs.uk/conditions/vac…
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Brook🏳️‍🌈(@BrookCharity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

THREAD - In light of it’s important to highlight and celebrate the many organisations that provide abortions and offer wider support here in the UK 🧵

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Faculty of Public Health(@FPH) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Government plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda represent a severe threat to the health of people already facing extreme physical and mental distress. The Nationality and Borders Bill must have public health principles at its foundation doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/news/joint-let…

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Sir Michael Marmot(@MichaelMarmot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Essentials of life include whatever is necessary to take your place in public without shame. Having agency, a sense of self-worth, and participating in networks of family and friends. Lack of income threatens these and damages health. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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charlotte bigland(@csbigland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Important to be aware of the signs of symptoms of scarlet fever and to know of potential complications if chicken pox is circulating in the same settings.

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